Kolkata, Oct. 28 -- A carousel of 215 films spanning 39 countries would be showcased at the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), scheduled from November 6 to 12 here, with Poland as the focus country, the organisers said today.
This year's edition promises to be a vibrant confluence of cultures, with features, shorts and documentaries in 18 Indian and 30 foreign languages set to be screened across 21 venues.
The grand opening ceremony at the Dhana Dhanya auditorium will be graced by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Bollywood star Shatrughan Sinha and director Ramesh Sippy, with actress Sharmila Tagore also likely to be present. , continuing the city's cherished cinematic tradition. Incidentally, Sippy directed class...